Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Alex Highsmith is coming off of a career year in which he led the team in sacks with 14.5 and shared the league lead with five forced fumbles. While many might feel that he had a ‘quietly’ good season—and his lack of post-season accolades speak to the same perception—the reality is that he made his impact felt, even if he still feels he falls short of his own aspirations.
Perhaps it comes in part from the chip that he continues to have on his shoulder, having never been regarded as a prospect at a level that matches his actual talents.